An eccentric and citrusy cocktail
The Monkey Gland is a unique cocktail created by Harry MacElhone at Harry's New York Bar in Paris during the 1920s. Named after a controversial medical procedure of the time, the drink features a combination of gin, orange juice, grenadine and a hint of absinthe. It offers a perfect balance between the freshness of citrus and the sweetness of grenadine, with the absinthe providing a subtle herbal note. Monkey Gland is both eccentric and delicious, making it an exciting classic.
- Type of drink: Cocktails Sour drinks
- Metod: Shaken cocktails
- Origin: European drinks
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 45 ml gin
- 45 ml fresh orange juice
- 5 ml grenadine
- 2 drops of absinthe
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the gin, orange juice, grenadine and absinthe.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the drink into a chilled cocktail glass.
Pro tips
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice to bring out the citrus freshness of the drink.
- Dose the absinthe carefully to avoid it dominating the taste.
- Serve well chilled and garnish with an orange zest for an elegant touch.
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